MIAMI – Middle Tennessee closed out the regular season with a 65-44 win over Florida International on Saturday, securing its third consecutive Conference USA regular-season title.
In the first quarter, FIU and the Blue Raiders traded baskets, with Ta'Mia Scott and Jalynn Gregory leading the way. The duo combined for all 11 of Middle Tennessee's points in the quarter, keeping the game tied at 11-11 heading into the second.
The Blue Raiders found their rhythm from beyond the arc in the second quarter, shooting 42.9% from 3-point range. Scott and Gregory continued to shine, scoring 13 of the team's 16 points in the period.